Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak climbing is an extraordinary trek which combines an ascent of Island Peak with a visit to the famous lakes of the Gokyo area. We start from Lukla and trek slowly up the Dudh Kosi valley. After a few days we branch off to Gokyo and climb Gokyo Ri for fantastic views of Cho Oyu (8201m). We then cross the Cho La pass (5360 m) and head for Everest Base Camp a further two to three days on. We will sleep at 5160 m and then an excursion to Everest Base Camp is followed by the climb of Kalapatthar (5545m) for fantastic views of Everest and many more mountains. We then descend to Dingboche and prepare for the climb of Island Peak. Island Peak Climbing is popular peak climbing in Nepal and it is situated in Everest region. Needed special climbing permit its cost is US $ Unique Nepal Adventure treks arrange best island peak climb. We make perfect itinerary regional cost provide first-class services. SImilarly grown another outstanding viewing climbing Mera Peak (6474 m).

Island Peak Climbing was the name given to the mountain in 1952 by Eric Shipton’s party who thought it to be evocative of an island in a sea of ice. It is also known by its Nepali name of Imja Tse. The mountain is an extension of Lhotse Shar and is situated between the Lhotse and Imja glaciers, standing at 6160m We climb by the standard route and although the summit can be reached in one day from base camp, we make use of a high camp. The final ridge is a classic of its kind and fabulous views from the summit can be enjoyed of many Himalayan giants, including the immense south face of Lhotse (8516 m) and the huge peak of Ama Dablam (6765m). This trek is a tea-house trek, but at Island Peak Base Camp we will provide tents. After climbing Island Peak we will descend very easily to Pangboche and then onto Namche Bazaar. The expedition ends in Lukla, followed by the flight back to Kathmandu.

I have prepared short and long itineraries. You can select any itinerary according to your length of holiday. There are 3 options, 23 days, 21 days and 17 days. Every itinerary has one extra day after trekking in Kathmandu in case of delay on the way and we can adjust that day as well.

Some Important Tips for Island Peak climbing:

How to get in Island Peak climbing? Island peak climbing is one of the best adventure climbing peak in Everest region, first of all Kathmandu to Lukla by flight 35 minutes then start the trek along the Everest base camp trek. Then success the climb same way back and fly back to Lukla to Kathmandu.

What kind of People and their cultures, religion, dress up lifestyle in Island peak region? The Island peak is situated in Everest region and people are living Sherpa who lives near the Mountains. They have own typical culture, languages, dress up thick clothes because so cooling places, they have yaks, sheep’s, they have own festival and celebrate gathering the villagers, they are Buddhism and every village has big or small monastery and some of monks are living there. it is beautiful places.

What types of natural beauties can we see in Island peak climbing? Island peak climbing is one of the beautiful peak where is we can see various natural beauties as highest white snow peaks, rivers, lakes, mountain goats, snow leopards, monkeys, deers, red panda, many kind of birds as national birds danfe, munal, yaks and different landscapes, mines source etc.

What types of climbing gear do we need to prepare for Island peak climbing?Peak climbing is not as jock it is adventure fun and freezing cold. You must prepare at least the important climbing gear please click in the link for listing http://nepaladventureguide.com/nepal-mountaineering-information/ but wearing things are must prepare warm enough clothes.

Carry your important medicine: Medicine is very important if you have any disease you must carry the medicine with you. I mean “prevention is better than care” mountain region we can’t find any health care, clinic, and hospital if there is clinic you may not get according to your problem medicine. So; I humble request please prepare if you are continually taking the any medicine please. It is very important but our company will provide something first aid kid bag normally as headache, fever, stomach problem as diarrhea, cough & cool some bandage, tape & Diamox for high altitude sickness etc.

Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar with a visit to Khumjung village school and Khunde village hospital organized by Sir Edmund Hillary. We will also visit Everest View Hotel from where we will see the first views of Everest as well as Lhotse (8516m), Amadablam (6775m) Thamserku (6780m) and return to Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar with a visit to Khumjung village school and Khunde village hospital organized by Sir Edmund Hillary. We will also visit Everest View Hotel from where we will see the first views of Everest as well as Lhotse (8516m), Amadablam (6775m) Thamserku (6780m) and return to Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 10: Trek to Dzongla (4860m) walking (7 hrs) It is quite a difficult day, but it is good training for the climb of Island Peak. Climb Cho La pass (5360 m) and descend to Dzongla and stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar with a visit to Khumjung village school and Khunde village hospital organized by Sir Edmund Hillary. We will also visit Everest View Hotel from where we will see the first views of Everest as well as Lhotse (8516m), Amadablam (6775m) Thamserku (6780m) and return to Namche Bazaar. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 8: Acclimatization day and climb up Narsyang top (4970m) walking up (4 hrs) back down (2 hrs) from the top we will see fantastic views of Makalu (5463 m), Ama Dablam (6775m) and Island Peak (6160 m) along with many more.

Day 11: Early morning climb of Kalapatthar (5545m) walking (3 hrs) to view Everest and many more mountains. Descend to lodge for an early lunch and trek to Dingboche (4400m) walking (5 hrs) stay overnight at lodge.